Beauty Addict

Moving On

2011-05-09T05:00:00.001-04:00

This post has been a long time coming, and is maybe the most difficult one I've ever written. After years of swimming in beauty products, and loving every minute of it, I'll no longer be posting in...

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Jillian Dempsey for Avon Professional Eye Duo

2010-09-02T12:00:00.000-04:00

This isn't such a great week for Avon & Me. First my hopes for the Lotus Shield were dashed, and now I'm disappointed by another product that sounded so good on paper and looked great in the...

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Self-Tanner Review Series: Victoria's Secret Beach Sexy Gradual Tan Moisturizer SPF15

2010-09-02T08:00:00.000-04:00

I LOVE a tanner with some SPF. You can slather it on in the morning and go about your day knowing that not only are you protected from the sun, but you'll be tan by dinnertime! Victoria's Secret...

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Tone Up With Arcona Triad Pads

2010-09-01T16:00:00.000-04:00

Let's start out with a little math: Toner already in a pad > Toner in a bottle that you have to apply to a pad. ARCONA Triad Pads are soaked with hydrating, toning, cleansing, and...

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Steals & Deals: 20% Off ULTA; Philosophy Gift with Purchase; BECCA Sale on HauteLook; Free Benefit Eyeshadow; More

2010-09-01T12:00:00.005-04:00

Some interesting goods for sale this week, my lovelies. First, can we talk Becca? There's going to be a Becca sale on HauteLook tomorrow (Thursday), and you can bet I'll be stalking the site all...

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Smooth Operator: St. Tropez Applicator Mitt

2010-09-01T08:00:00.000-04:00

Even though I'm a major self-tanner aficionado, I've always steered clear of gloves, mitts, or other devices that purported to provide an even application without messing up your hands. Gloves were...

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Get the Emmy Look: Lea Michele

2010-08-31T20:30:00.000-04:00

The lovely Lea Michele sported a 'do by celebrity stylist Mark Townsend at the 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards, and while I wish it was a bit more "done," I'm loving the fact that she's wearing a couple...

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Get the Emmy Look: Jessalyn Gilsig

2010-08-31T16:00:00.002-04:00

Makeup artist Spencer Barnes created Glee star Jessalyn Gilsig's look at the 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards. To recreate Jessalyn's gorgeous eyes and perfect skin, check out Spencer's tips below! Face:...

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Get the Emmy Look: Rose Byrne

2010-08-31T16:00:00.001-04:00

Oh, Rose. I can barely focus on the makeup and the amazing dress with that hair in the way! This 'do looks more like something Helena Bonham Carter would sport. I have the breakdown for the hairstyle...

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Get the Emmy Look: Julia Louis-Dreyfus

2010-08-31T16:00:00.000-04:00

Has she ever looked better? Julia Louis-Dreyfus seems to get more gorgeous with every year! Her 2010 Emmy hair was sleek and simple--all the better to show off those knockout earrings. Julia's hair...

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Get the Emmy Look: Jenna Fischer

2010-08-31T12:00:00.020-04:00

Jenna Fischer's Emmy makeup was gorgeous! Love that it's a look that works for everyday as well as the red carpet. Makeup artist Molly R Stern created the "simple, fresh and neutral" look to...

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Get the Emmy Look: Tina Fey

2010-08-31T12:00:00.019-04:00

Tina Fey in a sexy smokey eye...loving it! Makeup artist Kara Yoshimoto Bua was inspired by "Tina's beautiful eyes and black beaded overlay dress," and created this smoldering look, offset by soft...

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Get the Emmy Look: January Jones

2010-08-31T12:00:00.018-04:00

January Jones' makeup at the 2010 Emmy Awards was gorgeous--very simple and classic--but aye, where was her hairstylist? Anyhow, let's focus on the makeup, since honestly, there's not much to say...

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Get the Emmy Look: Emily Blunt

2010-08-31T12:00:00.016-04:00

Emily Blunt hit the red carpet at the 2010 Emmys looking fabulous and glowing (I'd be glowing too if I just married John Krasinski!). Makeup artist Jenn Streicher used By Terry Rose de Rose blush in...

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From the Depths of the Beauty Closet: NARS Multiple in Portofino

2010-08-31T09:00:00.002-04:00

My collection of NARS Multiples is pretty intense. For a while, I was on an unstoppable buying spree and I just HAD to have another one every time I visited Sephora. Unfortunately, a bunch of them...

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Get Ready for Fall with Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia

2010-08-30T16:00:00.002-04:00

If you're anything like me, a stop at the Jo Malone display is a must when passing through the beauty floor of any department store. I love sniffing the new fragrances and coming up with new...

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Avon Advance Techniques Lotus Shield

2010-08-30T12:00:00.002-04:00

I can't even tell you how excited I was when I heard about Avon's new anti-frizz product, Advance Techniques Lotus Shield. Inspired by the way lotus leaves repel water, Lotus Shield uses...

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Taming the Beast: How to Make Self-Tanner Work in High Humidity Environments

2010-08-30T09:00:00.002-04:00

You may think that high humidity's greatest threat is to your hair, but for the past year and a half, it's been wreaking havoc on my tan. The very same self-tanners that turned me golden brown in...

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Shop It: The Body Shop Friends & Family 20% Off

2010-08-28T10:00:00.002-04:00

Today and tomorrow you'll save 20% on all your Body Shop purchases with code FF10 (online only). Who doesn't love a good friends & family sale? It seems like The Body Shop has fallen out of the...

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Five for Friday: Dessert-Scented Beauty Products

2010-08-27T21:02:00.000-04:00

It's been a bit of a stressful week, friends. And stress makes me want to EAT. But since I'd rather not mess with my bikini bod, I'm reaching for some deliciously-scented body goodies instead....

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Thymes Essentials Face Polish

2010-08-26T17:01:00.000-04:00

Sorry for the late start today, friends! Had a little bit of a mishap yesterday; two of the wires inside my laptop power cord somehow shredded themselves and broke. What's a girl to do? Well, when...

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Steals & Deals: 20% Off The Body Shop; 15% Off Renee Rouleau; 20% Off Boscia; More

2010-08-25T20:23:00.000-04:00

This seems to be the week of big, site-wide promotions! Enjoy 15-20% off The Body Shop, Renee Rouleau, and Boscia. Plus, you can snap up free FULL SIZE L'Occitane shower gels, free Tocca Candelinas,...

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Chanel Unveils Martin Scorsese's BLEU DE CHANEL Short Film

2010-08-25T15:37:00.001-04:00

A killer Rolling Stones soundtrack? Moody flashbacks to old lovers? A COLLAPSING ROOM? Martin Scorsese's epic commercial for Chanel's new men's fragrance, Bleu de Chanel, has all that and more. I'm...

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Tarte Beauty in a Box: Bronze Smoky Eye

2010-08-25T10:00:00.000-04:00

Yesterday's must-buy was the Urban Decay Naked Palette, and today's is Tarte's Beauty in a Box: Bronze Smoky Eye. For $45, you get four full-size products, and two generously sized minis, totaling...

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Perfume Notes: Ebba Miss Marisa and Miss Marisa Tropical, Creative Scentualization Perfect Veil

2010-08-24T14:00:00.001-04:00

More Luckyscent samples in this week's Perfume Notes! If you missed last week's post or you're not familiar with Luckyscent, here's the scoop: you can order a sample of nearly any fragrance on the...

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